U.S. says Iran missile launch would be provocative, destabilizing

WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The United States said on
Monday it could not confirm reports that Iran had tested a
precision-guided missile two weeks ago but if true such a step
would be provocative and destabilizing.

"We are aware of Iranian comments on an additional ballistic
missile launched," State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth
Trudeau told a briefing, saying any launch by Iran would be
inconsistent with a U.N. Security Council resolution. "We
remained concerned about Iran's ballistic missile test launch
which are provocative and destabilizing."